ASSIGNMENT: Write a narrative essay using the techniques and elements of narrative writing that you have learned in this unit. Your essay must be approximately 500-800 words long.

Following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your story:

• Firsts — Think of a "first" in your life and describe that moment in detail.
• Proud Moment — Choose a moment when you felt proud about an accomplishment.
• Adversity — Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to overcome a challenge.
• Traveling — Recall a memorable experience you had while traveling.

Requirements

• Your narrative must be 500 to 800 words (approximately 2-3 pages) in length.
• Narrative Guidelines and Topic Selection Guidelines must be followed or your submission will not be graded.
• Double-space the essay and use one-inch margins.
• Use an easily-readable 12-point font.
• All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
• Your narrative must be original, and written for this assignment.
• Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• Your submission must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
• Your submission must include both your narrative and your answers to the "Think About Your Writing" questions.
• Submit only a single file that contains all of the assignment components.
• Acceptable file formats are .doc and .docx.